Peanut Free Watermelon Cucumber Mint Agua Fresca
Few drinks capture the feeling of a hot afternoon quite like a cold glass of this blended watermelon and cucumber refresher. The combination of juicy watermelon, crisp English cucumber, and a generous handful of fresh mint creates something that tastes bright, cooling, and just a little fancy without any real effort. A squeeze of lime and a touch of honey bring the whole thing into perfect balance — sweet but not cloying, tart but not sharp. Straining the blended mixture through a fine-mesh sieve gives you a silky, smooth drink that feels polished enough to serve at a backyard gathering or a casual brunch. Every single ingredient here is naturally free from peanuts and tree nuts, so there's no label-scanning or substitution stress involved — just whole, simple produce and pantry staples. It's the kind of recipe you'll want to keep on rotation all summer long, especially when watermelons are at their peak and you need something that goes beyond a basic slice.
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4 servings
- 6 cups seedless watermelon, cut into 1-inch cubes (about ½ small watermelon)
- 1 medium english cucumber, peeled and roughly chopped
- ½ cup fresh mint leaves, loosely packed
- 3 tbsp fresh lime juice (about 2 limes)
- 1–2 tbsp honey, or to taste
- 1 cup cold water
- ¼ tsp fine sea salt
For serving
- ice, for serving
- fresh mint sprigs, for serving (optional)
- lime wedges, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the watermelon cubes, chopped cucumber, mint leaves, lime juice, honey, cold water, and sea salt in a blender. Blend on high until completely smooth, about 45–60 seconds.
- 2
Set a fine-mesh strainer over a large pitcher. Pour the blended mixture through the strainer in batches, pressing gently on the solids with a spoon to extract as much liquid as possible. Discard the solids.
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